Martinez update: Looking good

“Pedro Martinez”:http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=4875 long-tossed today in Port St. Lucie and has been cleared to begin pitching in rehab games, beginning Wednesday.

“I am excited about being back,Ã¢â‚¬â„¢Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ Martinez told reporters in Florida. “IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m not afraid to let it loose. This has been a long process. I want to help. I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t want to say I will lead us to a championship because I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t know what the future will bring.’‘

John Delcos enters his third season covering the Mets for The Journal News after eight seasons on the Yankees beat. Prior to coming to New York, John covered the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians.